I read on the Level Water website "Swimming for children with disabilities is the biggest unmet need in sport. The water takes your weight it's a true leveler. It relieves pain and offers freedom"

These words resonated with me as this is exactly what open water swimming has done for me, it has literally changed my life. The quiet stillness of the silky water and the resilience and challenge of the cold. I discovered open water swimming after a lifetime of working and volunteering with children with disabilities so this event feels like perfect serendipity.

I will be swimming in Alderford Lake with a small team of friends from midday Saturday to midday Sunday 26/27th September - yes the water will be getting a bit nippy by then.

Alderford 2026 is more than a swim; it is a chance to stand with children with disabilities and help them access the support they need to learn a skill that can change lives. Every £15 donated provides a 1:1 swimming lesson. That is why this challenge means so much, and why every contribution brings hope and opportunity. With a fundraising target of £250, I’m asking you to support this effort if you can. Alderford 2026 takes place on 26 September 2026. l believe this event will give children a better chance to thrive, please donate and share this page. Your support can make a meaningful difference.